You don't want to miss this book! It's full of action, suspense, small town closeness and most of all, romance. The reader is sucked into the drama of a dead body being found in a small college town and the action flows quickly after that. Ainsley has raised her younger sisters for the past eleven years and her commitment to her family is a testament to her character. She has integrity, honesty, tenacity and most of all a sense of responsibility. These traits snag the attention of Beck, even though he doesn't trust the journalist in her. Beck was burned in the past by a reporter that has colored his judgment of the profession. It doesn't take him long to realize Ainsley is different in her profession and also different from other women he has known. Even though Beck and Ainsley have some clues as to the identity of the killer, they can't find enough evidence to pinpoint who he is. That doesn't stop the action in the book as from one scene to the next the plot is advanced through their developing relationship and how the killer is obviously someone who knows Ainsley and her habits. There were lots of supporting characters in this book and some that I would love to read more about (hint, hint). The love scenes were very sensual with an earthiness and honesty that the everyday reader can appreciate and relate to. Dead Stop is a great choice for an entertaining light suspense (some graphic violence) with great character development and honest emotions.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Mildly sensual

Reviewer: Lisa Freeman
April 13, 2009